NurseSince2014 replied to Ariana30's topic in General Nursing
I would almost think that if an investigation is being completed that it would fall more on the supervisor's inaction, not yourself, especially if you weren't aware of the notification policy....
NurseSince2014 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing
In our facility, we used to have a resident that loved watching/listening to loud cartoons. Ever since she has passed away, the TV in her room, as well as others, turn on every once in a while to the...
Sorry but this doesn't sound like a good idea. You don't want to have the stress of both being on orientation and having to study for the NCLEX. Take the NCLEX as soon as you can while the...
If you get a job in a rehab/LTC facility, don't avoid it just because you're afraid you won't get a job in a hospital. Plenty of nurses make the move from these facilities to hospitals; I've actually...
NurseSince2014 replied to NurseSince2014's topic in General Nursing
She has, but she hasn't had much luck so was hoping that "knowing" someone on the unit would help. But I don't see how you really "know" anybody just by friending them on Facebook, especially if you...
NurseSince2014 replied to NurseSince2014's topic in General Nursing
Sorry, I have been away from AllNurses for a few days. I've been busy attending a conference, and then was working the last two days. But nothing's changed much at work, other than the cartoons...
NurseSince2014 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing
That's typically what I do as well. I just wonder if it's actually the right thing to do since the patient's pain is technically not at a 7. I'm curious, for example, if state surveyors would see it...
NurseSince2014 replied to NurseSince2014's topic in General Nursing
You're right-it doesn't affect me. I just thought it was a strange situation and wanted to help out, if possible. I see it's probably best to just let her make her own mistakes and live with the...
NurseSince2014 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing
Maybe not with the numbers 8 and 9. But say someone is going back and forth between a 6 and a 7. For a pain level up to a 6, you can give 2.5 mg of oxycodone, for example. However, for pain 7-10,...
NurseSince2014 replied to NurseSince2014's topic in General Nursing
I guess I'm not sure if the account itself would be closed but you can get banned from sending future friend requests. My grandma temporarily had a freeze on her ability to send friend requests after...
NurseSince2014 replied to Wrestler133's topic in General Nursing
I'm glad this is all it came to, but this was still very bad and you should consider yourself very lucky. With a different manager, you definitely could have had issues with the BON. Don't be...